Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies make it when our skin is exposed to sunlight. For many years, doctors...
A simple vitamin supplement may help millions walk farther without pain
Peripheral artery disease, often called PAD, affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the blood vessels that carry blood to the...
Eating earlier and fasting overnight may prevent heart disease
Scientists have long known that what we eat affects our health, but new research suggests that when we eat may be just as important.
A...
Popular vitamin D supplements may decrease the body’s best form of vitamin D
Many people take vitamin D pills to stay healthy, especially in winter when there is less sunlight. Vitamin D helps keep bones strong, supports...
Plant-based eating may calm psoriasis, study suggests
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It can be itchy, painful, and embarrassing, and it often...
Intermittent fasting may not deliver the weight loss many people expect
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most talked about diet trends in recent years.
Many people believe that simply changing when they eat, rather...
High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
Why more women in their 30s are drinking heavily—and what it means for their...
In recent years, doctors and public health experts have noticed a worrying trend.
Alcohol use and alcohol-related deaths are rising among women, especially those in...
Could simple B vitamins help lower blood pressure when medicines fail?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke....
Low vitamin D may worsen gut inflammation
Vitamin D is best known for helping build strong bones and supporting the immune system, but new research suggests it may also play an...